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Bayelsa orders schools to reopen October 25

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The Bayelsa State government on Friday ordered all schools in the state to reopen for the 2021/2022 academic session on October 25.

The state’s Commissioner for Education, Gentle Emelah, gave the directive in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Christopher Ewhrudjakpo.

He said the decision was taken after the critical review of the flood situation in the state.

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The statement read: “The date of resumption of all public and private primary and secondary schools for the 2021/2022 academic session in the state is Monday, October 25, 2021.”

The government also warned private schools owners to desist from altering approved academic calendars in the state.

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